Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren

Text by Joachim Neander

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About this hymn

Historical background

Joachim Neander’s German hymn was published near the end of his life and became widely known through Catherine Winkworth’s translation.

Theology & Scripture

Drawing on the Psalms, it summons the whole person to praise God for creation, preservation, and providential care.

Ps 150:1-2 · Ps 23:6

Musical background

Lobe den Herren is presented in the documented public-domain setting named by the source score. This edition contains four-part SATB harmony in G.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-12. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Joachim Neander, 1680. Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1863. Music: 'Lobe den Herren' from Ander Theil des Erneuerten Gesangbuch, 1665. Setting: William Sterndale Bennett, 1863, alt. copyright: public domain.
Music source: "The Chorale Book for England", 1863 Hymn 9. Ed. Winkworth (words) and Bennett (music)., slightly alt. per "Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book", 1931.